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ABOUT LINDA

BIOGRAPHY

Linda Taylor, also known under Linda Croitoru as is her birth name, was born and raised in Romania.

She has studied Physics at University of Bucharest and speaks six languages. Her career started back in 1999 as a TV hostess in ‘Super Bingo’ at PRO TV, a Media Pro Pictures division followed by hosting ‘The Weather’ on the daily NEWS program for the same channel, PRO TV.

At the time, Linda then twenty years old Transilvanian girl, was already popular on the TV screen and no later than expected, she became one of Romania’s best top models. Her success ranged from runways, to TV commercials, prints, campaigns, billboards, editorials, interviews, music videos such as Holograf, Krypton, Vank, to name a few.

The big screen break though came when she had been discovered by the Italian movie director Franco Zeffirelli, who chose Linda for his movie ” Callas Forever ” while shooting in Romania with Jeremy Irons and Fanny Ardant as the leads.

With her timeless natural beauty, Linda’s career as a model, flourished internationally as well. Contracts from all over the world, called for her work. From Europe, to Asia and back and forth, Linda has traveled the world and has worked worldwide from the runways of the worlds top fashion capitals such Milan and Paris, to fashion magazines and campaigns, in more than twenty countries.

Year of 2004 Linda joined Elton Jhon’s AIDS fundraise campaign in Vienna, among other International top models like Iman, Alek Wek, Erin O’Conner, and walked down the runway for Gian Franco Ferre’s haute couture line.

Same year, Linda’s unique beauty was portrayed by artist Claudia Kusznirczuk, and exposed in her art exhibition in Vienna. Since then, nine more portraits of Linda’s were requested and sold out throughout the world . Artist Kusznirczuk often says ” Linda is my all time inspiration, because of her originality. She is my muse, my Prima Donna. ”

Other artists, such as world known painter Fabian Perez, had been inspired by Linda’s unique beauty and placed her his muse too.

A bronze medal and a National Honor from the White House, recognizing her volunteer services with UNICEF USA, by signing the Presidential Initiative to Accelerate Child Survival petition, asking president Barack Obama to take the lead in the fight for child survival.

Year of 2010, Linda joins The Light School Uriri -Kenya, as the Director Advisory, Partnerships and Fundraising. Light School is a not for profit school for orphans and vulnerable children prefecture in Uriri District, Kenya. The purpose of the school is to provide safe living and learning environment for orphans and vulnerable children to give them food, clothing and basic education.

Same year she books GUESS by Marciano and her first role in a independent feature film ‘The Sinatra Club’ (2009) followed by campaigns for such LA based high fashion designers such as Sue Wong. Ms Sue Wong publicly called Linda her muse.

”I chose as my muse, the beauteous Linda Taylor — one of my favorite Haute Couture European models as she embodies the quintessential image of the Sue Wong Goddess–an archetypal woman who fully channels the true essence of Eve–the ultimate Goddess as Eternal Enchantress. Linda has a dark, lush and gorgeous beauty, with a trace of the forbidden Temptress as she is Transylvanian and grew up right under the shadows of Dracula’s castle–a true vamp/goddess indeed! ”

The following year Linda was seen on her first New York Times Square billboard in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ campaign by Sue Wong.

Renown legendary photographer Douglas Kirkland, when discovered Linda and shooting with her says ” Well, Linda is more than just a model. She is that beauty that creates MAGIC. The camera really loves Linda and that’s really true. I have always been inspired by great beauty like her. I am moved and inspired all the time, and this is what she is!”

Year of 2010, Linda joins The Light School Uriri – Kenya, as the Director Advisory, Partnerships and Fundraising. Light School is a not for profit school for orphans and vulnerable children prefecture in Uriri District, Kenya. The purpose of the school is to provide safe living and learning environment for orphans and vulnerable children to give them food, clothing and basic education.

In 2010, Linda Taylor is welcomed by Rett Syndrome Research Trust as a Professional Advisory Council Member leveraging her global resources to build a community of concerned advocates in helping raise funds to find a cure and reverse Rett Syndrome. ”I promise you now that I will not stop until we REVERSE this terrible syndrome.”

In addition, Linda plays an important key role in developing new business opportunities for Rem Entertainment‘s core business of film production as well as finding co-financing partners for new projects.

Year of 2011 Linda is starring in her first lead role in a first Aromanian language feature film ever written ”I’m Not Famous But I’m Aromanian” (2013).

October 2011 Linda is part of the RSRT ‘Hope For Hannah’ gala fundraise event, Los Angeles, where half a million dollars were raised for the RSRT scientific research programs.

In 2012, Linda is featured as the lead girl in TRAIN ‘Drive By’ music video, directed by Alan Ferguson.

September 2012, Linda is playing an important key role in support to The Brent Shapiro gala fundraise event, Los Angeles, event that raised over half a million dollars for the foundation’s mission.

October 2012 Linda is on the RSRT Board of Committee ‘Hope For Hannah & Gaby’ gala fundraise event, Los Angeles. Event where almost half a million dollars were raised for the RSRT research programs.

Besides her accomplished world wide seen modeling work, Linda Taylor serves as a liaison between those in need and those who can help. Her intellect, integrity and dynamic leadership has benefited lots of communities, both as a professional fundraiser and as an active volunteer.

Throughout her long run in the entertainment business, Linda has encouraged her colleagues and beyond, to become involved and serve as leaders and mentors for the philanthropy.

A passionate supporter for human and children’s rights, global warming and environmental causes, Linda is dedicated to raising awareness through her endless support and charity work.

‘‘I recognize the spirit of giving as the highest spirit one can ever achieve. My greatest joy in life, is Loving and Giving.

I’m committed to creating positive changes in myself and others. I want to be able to step up and make a powerful, positive, and lasting difference. We must bring out the greatness that lies within ourselves, and I want to be able to inspire myself and others to DO, to BE, and to GIVE more.”

Experience – Additional information

* Year 1999 is where everything started for Linda. She was studying Physics at the University of Bucharest and it is the year of the ”the discover” of what Linda Croitoru a.k.a. Linda Taylor is today.

It all started one random day, in her local town where she was born Campina, while waiting at the train station, on her way to college. She was approached by two scout girls who offered Linda a cover photo shoot job for a teenage magazine then called ” Liceenii’. Days later and Linda was seen on her first ever cover of a magazine. With that photo shoot, Andreea Tanasescu , well known a Media Pro Pictures agent came along, bringing Linda under her team of professionals.

* Year 2000 – Linda signs a two year exclusive contract with most popular Romanian TV channel – PRO TV, a MediaProPicutres division. She starts immediate work on a LIVE format program, called the ” Super Bingo Show ” .

* Year 2001 – Briefly, Linda also joined the ”Weather” news program, for the same channel Pro Tv, Romania followed by her first acting performance in ”Focul si Apa” TV Spot, a promotional video for the new seasonal PRO TV channel . Same year Linda was chosen to star in music videos for: Holograf, Krypton and Vank

She made guest show appearances in LIVE TV Show ”The Badea Show”, Antena 1 Tv, Romania

Linda features in her first big screen movie ”Callas Forever” directed by Franco Zeffirelli , Romania

* Year 2002 – Linda joins for the first time, the Milan and Paris fashion week. Same year, Linda travels to Asia due to her requests for catalogs and TV Commercials . Jobs to follow such as :

”Estone Galaxy” campaign, Seoul, Korea

”Lexus” campaign, Seoul, Korea,

Fashion shows, catalogs, covers, only few to mention

* Year 2003 – National campaign/billboards running throughout Romania, such as:

”Jolidon” lingerie, Romania

” Coca – Cola ”, Romania

”Capy -Tempo ” (Coca Cola division), Romania

” LaDorna” TV Commercial, Romania

* Year 2004 – Assignments in countries like Italy, Germany, Austria, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece to name a few :

Her public appearance in Greece, from TV, magazines, catwalks, print, music videos and billboards made Linda a respected loved public figure across the country.

In US April 2009, Linda receives from the White House the President’s Volunteer Service Award – a National Honor recognizing her volunteer services with UNICEF USA, by signing the Presidential Initiative to Accelerate Child Survival petition, asking president Barack Obama to take the lead in the fight for child survival.

Linda seen on billboard for ”Eat Pray Love” campaign by Sue Wong, on New York Times Square, New York City

”I chose as my muse, the beauteous Linda Taylor — one of my favorite Haute Couture European models as she embodies the quintessential image of the Sue Wong Goddess–an archetypal woman who fully channels the true essence of Eve–the ultimate Goddess as Eternal Enchantress. Linda has a dark, lush and gorgeous beauty, with a trace of the forbidden Temptress as she is Transylvanian and grew up right under the shadows of Dracula’s castle–a true vamp/goddess indeed! ” ~ Sue Wong

In Greece, Linda stars in music video ‘Emena Thes’ by Sakis Rouvas, one of Greece’s most popular singer.

When Douglas is asked what he thinks of Linda’s modeling career, he simply replies” Well..Linda is more than just a model. She is that beauty that creates MAGIC. The camera really loves Linda and that’s really true! ”

November 2010, LA CONFIDENTIAL Magazine is portraying Linda under Personalities Power Players – Model Citizen. ‘‘ Linda Taylor came from unexpected beginnings to achieve success in the fashion world. ” showcasing Linda’s great success as an international top model as well as a renown humanitarian and a philanthropist.

Summer of 2011, Romania – Linda books her first feature film as a lead in ‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’, first Aromanian film ever written. Directed by Toma Enache

‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’ starring Linda Croitoru. Directed by Toma Enache

‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’ starring Linda Croitoru. Directed by Toma Enache

‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’ starring Linda Croitoru. Directed by Toma Enache

‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’ starring Linda Croitoru. Directed by Toma Enache

‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’ starring Linda Croitoru. Directed by Toma Enache

While in Romania shooting ‘I’m Not Famous But I Am Aromanian’ , Linda sits down for an interview with OK! Magazine.

OK! Magazine, Romania – Linda Croitoru aka Linda Taylor

In US, 2012 Linda is starring in the new music video TRAIN ‘Drive By’, directed by Alan Ferguson.

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hard to believe … I’m from Indonesia. Starting from a video clip titled Train Drive By, I was fascinated by beautiful women model video clips, which made ​​me curious. I’ve never felt this way. Finally, after looking and keep looking on the internet, until I got to this blog, it turns out Linda remarkable woman, not only beautiful, but also travel and extraordinary accomplishments. Amazed and of course I am very proud of the beauty and personal Linda. I wish I was given the opportunity to meet directly with Linda. But that’s impossible. Linda is the perfect female figure ….. hopefully traveling Linda will continue to be happy …

I have just had the opportunity to get to know you better. Nothing here surprises me, for I knew you were special. You have extended your enthusiastic appreciation of my art as you approach everything in life and have given of your friendship to others. You are a very special person, Linda. I’m pleased you came to my booth at the Beverly Hills Affaire in the Garden. See you at Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair this summer.
Laurie Smith